(ILLUSTRATIONS)
I work with brands, agencies, and individuals, from start-ups to global companies, to create illustrations often inspired by fashion, art, and nature. From loose sketches to intricately detailed drawings, they are hand-drawn using fine-point pens or H2B pencils. Below are select pieces of work for clients such as Rizzoli, Veuve Clicquot, Bloomscape, Rika Magazine, True & Co., H2O+, Exile, and Gabriela Hearst.
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(PROFILE) I’m Ayaka B. Ito, an independent Creative Director based in New York City and Tokyo, specializing in type-driven brand identities, editorial design, illustrations, and typefaces for clients in the fields of art, hospitality, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty.
With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in bringing new and established brands to life by elevating visuals with refined craftsmanship and thoughtful attention to detail. I work closely with clients to define the best approach in partnership. And depending on the project's needs, I also collaborate with my network of talented creatives to offer a holistic experience.
Let’s work together. email@ayakaito.com
(CONTACT)
For new project inquiries, please tell me a little bit about you and your project upfront, including a rough timeline and budget. That way, I can get back to you as soon as possible whether if it's something I can take on.
Please reach out inquiries, collaborations, and questions to:
(SERVICES)
Branding & Identity
Typeface Design
Publication Design
Packaging Design
Art Direction
Illustration
Website Design
Print Design
Signage
(EXPERIENCE)
Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked with an array of international studios and clients including:
Stone And Strand
Veuve Clicquot
Romance Journal
Juna
—Freelance, 2018–Present
Bloomscape
Cometeer
—creech, 2019–20
Museum of Ice Cream
—The Working Assembly, 2019
Rizzoli
Tiffany & Co.
Yvonne Koné
Kjaer Weis
Nicola Formichetti
Moët Hennessy
August Journal
Rika Magazine
Shinsegae
3INA Makeup
—NR2154, 2014–19
Loeffler Randall
Moda Operandi
Bobbi Brown
Shiseido
—RoAndCo, 2011–14
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(IMPRINT)
The serif typeface used on this website is custom designed. It is currently being developed, and unavailable for purchase.
Japanese translations by Saori Tanabe.
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